Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

John J. “Chick” Myers

MALTA - John J. “Chick” Myers, 77, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at Albany Medical Center, following a long struggle with cancer.

Born on Aug. 24, 1940 in Troy NY, a son of the late John and Elaine (Clement) Myers, he was also predeceased by his grandparents Lewis and Edna (Metzger) Myers, sister-in-law Ronnie Myers (wife of Robert MyMyers). ers) and a nephew Michael Myers, (son of Robert

Survivors include his brothers, Robert Myers, Louis (wife Irene) Myers, James (wife Theresa) Myers and longtime friend and companion Jeffrey Groff (fiancé Tammy Mansfield); 19 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

John graduated from Troy High School and HudColEngineerArseAssurance son Valley Community lege with an AAS degree as a Mechanical ing Technician. He retired from the Watervliet nal in 1994, after 28 years as a Quality Product Manager and gradteachuated from the apprentice Machinist Program at the Arsenal. John also retired from Skidmore College’s Dana Science Center as Machine Shop Supervisor in November of 2016 after 17 years. He enjoyed ing students and others with his machinist craft.

He always enjoyed life to the fullest and was an avid NY Giant football fan. He enjoyed outings with his family and friends and for thirteen years coordinated an annual event at West Point, NY, an Army foottakball game for anyone who wished to enjoy the day. John always enjoyed ing charge of any event he was involved in.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8pm Monday (Nov. 20, 2017) at the WilSons/BusBroad584-5373. liam J. Burke & sing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North way, Saratoga Springs

Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Tuesfolday (Nov. 21) at the funeral home and burial will low in the family plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.

Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Peter James Zimmer

SARATOGA SPRINGS Peter James Zimmer, age 61 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, NoPevember 13, 2017 at St. ter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 17, 1956 in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Warren ZimKavanaZimmer. mer and Roberta ugh

Peter loved horses, cially going to the Saratoga Race Track in August. He loved the outdoors, golfing, fishing and skiing. Most of all he enjoyed spendrehis ing time with his family and friends and will be membered for generous spirit, his quick wit and humorous laugh by all who knew him.

Peter is survived by his long-term companion, Mary Ann La Point, son, Warren Zimmer; brother, Paul Zimmer (Debbie); sisters, Maureen Wilson, Kathleen Mason, and EiZimmer. leen

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 pm on MonSaraofficiatfuneral day, November 20, 2017 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.) toga Springs, NY 12866, with Father Tuttle ing. Family and friends may call from 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm prior to the service at the home.

Family and Friends are welcome to join the family for further fellowship at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161, 1 Elks Ln, Sarafolservice. toga Springs, NY 12866 lowing the

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please visit our website at www. CompassionateFuneralCare.com.

Ruth C. LaFreniere

SCOTIA - Ruth C. niere, 94, passed away Wednesday evening NoRehabilitation vember 15th at Baptist Health Nursing and Center in Scotia.

Born in Schenectady, Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Palmer) Crawn.

A homemaker, Ruth was an avid reader and devoted to her children, grandchilgrandchildren. dren, great grandchildren and great great

Predeceased in 1986 by her husband of 47 years, Albert B. LaFreniere who she married on May 13, 1939. Ruth is survived by her children; Mary AlexAltamont, son (Albert) of Lenore Countermine (late Richard) of Rotterdam, Karen Countermine (Late Robert) of Schenectady, Elaine Kenfield of DelanJefson, Albert Lafreniere (Rosemary) of Ballston Spa, William LaFreniere (Bonnie) of Fultonville, frey LaFreniere (Sherry) of Schenectady and Bryan LaFreniere (Carolyn) of Galway, a sister;Stella Shagrandgrandchildren. fer of Mayfield, 28 children and several great grandchildren and great great

A visitation will be held on Sunday November 19th from 6 to 8 pm at Bond FuSchenectneral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave. ady, NY. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday morning November 20th at 11 am.

Interment in Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam, NY

In lieu of flowers butions may be made in her memory to Breast Cancer Research.

To leave a condolence or a message for Ruth’s family please visit www.bondfuneralhome.com